Europe midday: Shares extend gains as airlines back in favour after Omicron slump

European markets continued their roller-coaster Omicron Covid-variant volatility ride on Wednesday morning as shares extended gains from the morning session.

Euro zone Nov manufacturing up, but inflation tightens squeeze

Euro zone manufacturing growth rose slightly in November with worsening supply chain constraints hitting output and sending raw materials costs soaring, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

Drax sees FY profits at top end of forecasts; Aims to double biomass capacity

Power generator Drax said it expected annual core earnings to be at the top end of current forecasts as it looked to double sustainable biomass production capacity and sales by 2030.

Europe open: Shares rebound in latest round of Covid volatility

European markets continued their roller-coaster Omicron Covid-variant volatility ride on Wednesday morning as shares rebounded once again.

UK Commercial Property REIT in £25m Sussex warehouse deal

Chysalis to raise follow-on funds via 238p-a-share placing

Investment trust Chrysalis on Wednesday said it was looking to raise new funds via a placing at 238p a share to drive the performance of existing assets in current portfolio companies.

888 wins provisional licence from Virginia Lottery

Online gambling firm 888 Holdings said it had been awarded a provisional sports betting licence from the Virginia Lottery.